Most individuals would agree that acting in an "ethical" manner requires one to base his or her decisions and actions on an ethical standard of conduct. What is not necessarily clear to all professionals, however, is how and/or when to apply this seemingly simple principal. Although navigating the labyrinth of rules and regulations that govern retirement plans can prove to be daunting for the most seasoned professionals, ethical considerations are oftentimes the most challenging (and overlooked) issues that can arise. In this webcast, join Michael Coyne, JD, to find out:

How to maintain high professional standards in retirement plan matters,

How to avoid conflicts of interest, and if they arise, how to resolve them,

How ethics can affect our job, reputation and handling of compromising situations,

How to identify who the client is,

What the NIPA Code of Ethics contains versus Circular 230, and

The role of the Office of Professional Responsibility in enforcing Circular 230.